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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1924
Page
11
A satirical look at Washington DC as a rare legal wet spot under prohibition. It notes embassies exempt from dry law allowing senators to drink champagne or Scotch at the French and British embassies. The piece wryly comments on political ambition and public appetite for applause over virtue.
Farmers have faced a flood of advice lately yet welcomed practical aid from Sidney business leaders. Six firms donated two cultivators and one hundred dollars to prize corn development in Cheyenne County, setting a goal to breed corn tailored to the county’s soil and climate and to foster better planting and cultivation methods. The initiative aims to seed a county fair with successful crops and share knowledge across the farming community.
The piece argues the Teapot Dome scandal exposes government graft and favors repeal of oil leases. It criticizes the Republican stance on conservation while praising President Coolidge for moving to annul leases and prosecute bribery or fraud, noting the impact on upcoming elections.
A Washington raid recovered a liquor haul and reportedly a list of 1 400 customers tied to a bootlegging syndicate. Only 21 names are confirmed. 1 379 avoid publicity and possible prosecutions. President Coolidge calls for lower fuel prices as the public urges relief.
Dr. Doran, a regular medical graduate, tours major towns offering free consultations during the trip with charges only for treatment. He claims no charges for chronic appendicitis gallstones ulcers stomach tonsils or adenoids and reports strong results in stomach liver bowel blood bed wetting catarrh weak lungs rheumatism sciatic leg ulcers and rectal issues. Married women must be accompanied by husbands. Address 336 Boston Block Minneapolis Minn Adv.
A second grade teacher asked pupils to define cowardice. A boy answered that a coward is a boy who fights girls, illustrating a child's blunt view of courage and gender. The remark reflects classroom humor and early social stereotypes.
Owing to driving a car almost constantly for seven years I must give up my Rawleigh business in Cheyenne county and close all accounts rapidly I warn patrons against unscrupulous collectors and will allow settlements directly with me before any accounts are turned to a collection agency
A letter from J B Cawley, likely to engage many friends of Mr and Mrs J B Cawley, pioneer residents of Cheyenne County, was re described in the update showing local interest in their contributions and history. The note highlights community ties and long standing local prominence within Cheyenne County society.
By order of the District Court of Cheyenne County an execution docketed December 1, 1923 in Flora C. Morgan versus Henry T. Doran et al. I will sell the NEY of Section 25 16N 47W at public auction March 4, 1924 at 10 a.m. at the east front door of the County Court House Sidney Nebraska to satisfy the debt, interest and costs. J W McDaniel Sheriff. Kepler and Kratz Lawyers. 193 Bargains in used Ford coupe Bentley Land Company.
A letter from Nebraska natives now in North Dakota recalls homesteading days in Nebraska, noting friendships with old residents, enduring a harsh winter with temperatures around 40 below, and the community’s resilience as autos still run despite the extreme cold.
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